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Retreads are not the problem

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by lostNfound, Jan 30, 2009.

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  1. Jan 30, 2009 #1
    lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    I suspect the reason many people think retreads are a significant problem is because when they fail the tread often separates en masse from the casing. The resulting large debris is more visually compelling.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2009 #2
    24valve puller

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    I guess the tire fairy must put it all out there then
     
    24valve puller, Jan 30, 2009
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  4. Jan 31, 2009 #3
    lostNfound

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    I take it reading isn't one of your strengths?
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2009 #4
    Peanut Butter

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    I have had more retreads blow and plain fall apart than any new tire unless it had to many miles and needed replaced to begin with.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2009 #5
    25(2)+2

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    I pull trailers that have a size that is usually purchased new, and they sometimes hatch a gator just like a cap can. I run after several other drivers picking up loads and returning after they do following mostly the same routes.

    Most of my tire failures have been ruptured casings and a catastrophic blow out. Tire goes boom, and it can happen to a properly inflated tire just as well as one that is running too soft.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2009 #6
    pullingtrucker

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    Back 5-10 years ago I would have to say that many of the gators would of been caps, but the technology and quality control has improved vastly. Schneider runs caps on almost every trailer and I have not had one blow out yet. Personally I would not run them on my tractor...just my own opinion, but on a trailer that get dropped and abused at shippers and recievers its a wise decision. Tire maintenance has become a think of the past for most drivers latlely. I see to many just taking off with out doing a pre trip. This is what causes tire failures...just plain and simple lack of inspection. Take a tire that is low and drive like most people do anymore (65mph or more) and the casing is gonna blow sooner or later. It doesn't matter if its a virgin or cap the tire is pretty much ruined.
     
    pullingtrucker, Jan 31, 2009
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    Big Duker, rookietrucker and Double L Thank this.
  9. Jan 31, 2009 #7
    24valve puller

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    If re-caps are so safe , then why don't the people doing the study change the laws to let you run them on the steers
     
    24valve puller, Jan 31, 2009
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  10. Jan 31, 2009 #8
    Ducks

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    "Hatch a gator"...

    You guys crack me up with your expressions. I love it -- and learn something new every day here... :biggrin_25526:
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2009 #9
    Les2

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    Common sense! The recap isn't perfect.
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2009 #10
    24valve puller

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    but from their study they fail no more often than a virgin. I am glad people I used to drive for ran them though, because now it takes me almost no effort to change tires from all the practice I have gotten
     
    24valve puller, Feb 1, 2009
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